Tag: Aviation History

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 BuNo 2831

By Randy Malmstrom Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary ("Yellow Peril") Bureau Number 2831. A tandem-seat…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing XB-15

On October 15, 1937, Boeing’s XB-15 made its first flight. This massive long-range bomber prototype…

Adam Profile Reports: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula

Adam Estes highlights Santa Paula Airport and the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, a hidden…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation

On October 13, 1950, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation made its first flight. The upgraded…

Watch: Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies Again After Decades of Restoration

Watch Vintage Aviation News’ exclusive video of the Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Sikorsky S-72

On October 12, 1976, the experimental Sikorsky S-72 made its first flight. Built for NASA…

Today in Aviation History: Apollo 7 Launches NASA’s First Crewed Apollo Mission

On October 10, 1968, NASA launched Apollo 7, the first successful crewed mission of the…

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-1649 Starliner

On October 10, 1956, the Lockheed L-1649 Starliner made its first flight. The final model…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bellanca 66-75 Aircruiser

In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Raandy Malmstrom dives into…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Industria Aeronautică Română IAR-823

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines a unique example of a Romanian Industria Aeronautică Română…